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Songwriter John Loudermilk talks about his career. Discussion includes a brief family history and early musical interests; his first songs; his singing career (as Johnny Dee); and his influences and songwriting techniques.
John Dee Loudermilk Jr. (March 31, 1934 – September 21, 2016) was an American singer and songwriter. Although he had his own recording career during the 1950s and 1960s, he was primarily known as a songwriter. His best-known songs include "Indian Reservation", a 1968 hit for UK singer Don Fardon and a U.S. No. 1 hit in 1971 for The Raiders.
Sep 23, 2016 · The medallion hangs around the neck of an attendee at the 2012 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductions. Country musicians around the United States shared their remembrances of John...
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Sep 22, 2016 · He was honored at the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007 in its “Poets and Prophets” speaker series. Also in 2007, Loudermilk donated approximately 2,000 items of career papers, photos, recordings and memorabilia to the Southern Folklife Collection at the University of North Carolina.
Since 2007, this in-depth interview series has hosted songwriters who have made significant contributions to country music. Through one-on-one interviews with legendary writers, the audience gains a better understanding of how songwriters work behind the scenes to create famous songs.
Sep 21, 2016 · This John D. Loudermilk hit was recorded by The Nashville Teens (who were British) in 1964. Undated photo of John D. Loudermilk in a recording studio. John D. Loudermilk receives his award from the star Roy Orbison at Loudermilk's 1976 induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Sep 22, 2016 · John D. Loudermilk, 82, a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the author of enduring songs such as "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye," "Tobacco Road" and "Indian Reservation,"...
